Delhi traffic police issues advisory for Tis Hazari area: Check diversions and alternate routes

Delhi Traffic police has relased a traffic advisory for areas near Tis Hazari court due to lawyers protests in the area. As lawyers began their indefinite strike, Delhi Police has advised commuters to avoid the affected stretches, plan their journey in advance, and prefer Metro for travel. In connection with protest at Tis Hazari Courts from 11:30 am onwards Traffic will remain affected on Ring Road, Boulevard Road, Rani Jhansi Road/Flyover, Rajpur Road, Shamnath Marg, Lothian Road, Kacheri Road, Zorawar Singh Marg, and Hamilton Road. Delhi Police have advised commuters to plan ahead and use alternate routes.

Delhi Traffic Police Advisory: Traffic Diversion Points

• Y Point Yudhister Setu (cut towards ISBT from Shastri Park) → diverted to Nigam Bodh Ghat
  
  
• U-turn under Yudhister Setu → diverted towards Ring Road/Majnu ka Tila
  
  
• Kela Ghat → diverted towards Ring Road/Majnu ka Tila
  
  
• Khoya Mandi U-turn → diverted towards Ring Road
  
  
• R/A Mori Gate → diverted towards Pul Dufferin
  
  
• Baraf Khana Chowk → diverted towards Dr. Karnwal Road or Rani Jhansi Road
  
  
• Foot of Rani Jhansi Flyover → diverted towards Azad Market
  
  
• Red Light PS Civil Lines → diverted towards MGM and then Ring Road
  
  
• Mall Road → diverted towards Ring Road
  
  
• Khyber Pass → diverted towards Ring Road
  
  
• MCD Chowk → diverted towards University or Ring Road
  
  
• I.P. College → diverted towards Ring Road or Khyber Pass
  
  
• St. Stephens College → diverted towards Inner Ring Road
  
  

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Alternate Routes

• From Shastri Park towards Tis Hazari Courts (via Yudhister Setu):
  Y Point Yudhister Setu → Outer Ring Road → Yamuna Marg → Rajniwas Marg → Dr. Karnwal Marg
  
  
• From Ring Road towards Tis Hazari Courts (via Boulevard Marg):
  ISBT Kashmiri Gate → Ring Road → Chandgi Ram Akhara → Yamuna Marg → Rajniwas Marg → Dr. Karnwal Marg
  
  
• From Lothian Road/Khoya Mandi towards Tis Hazari Courts:
  Khoya Mandi U-turn → Boulevard Road → Shamnath Marg → Rajniwas Marg → Dr. Karnwal Marg
  
  
• From Ring Road via Kela Ghat Marg:
  Kela Ghat Cut → Ring Road towards ISBT Kashmiri Gate → Yamuna Marg → Rajniwas Marg → Dr. Karnwal Marg
  
  
• From Nicholson Marg/Mori Gate:
  R/A Mori Gate → Kacheri Road → Zorawar Singh Marg
  
  
• From Rajpur Road/Rajniwas Marg/Chauburja Marg:
  MCD Chowk → Dr. Karnwal Marg
  
  
• From Lala Jagannath Marg/Roshnara Road:
  Barafkhana Chowk → Dr. Karnwal Marg
  
  
• From R/A Idgah towards Rani Jhansi Flyover:
  Foot of Rani Jhansi Flyover → Rani Jhansi Road → Ram Bagh Road → Azad Market Road
  

Lawyers’ strike begins over police witness deposition

Lawyers are protesting against the practice of police personnel presenting evidence in courts virtually from police stations. The New Delhi Bar Association (NDBA), in a statement issued on Saturday, confirmed the strike. “We firmly stand on our demand and reiterate that police personnel have to appear only in physical mode in the courts for the purpose of deposition/evidence,” it said.

The move follows a circular dated September 4 from the Delhi Police Commissioner’s office, which allowed examination of police witnesses through audio-video electronic means from police stations. Earlier, on September 2, representatives of the Coordination Committee and the Bar Council of Delhi met the Union Home Minister to oppose an August 13 notification by the Lt Governor designating police stations as places for recording evidence. The lawyers’ body said they were assured that a clarification would be issued, but no withdrawal has been announced so far.

Separate Delhi Police traffic advisory

Separately, Delhi Police issued an advisory regarding traffic disruptions in the city due to waterlogging and diversions. Rising Yamuna levels and waterlogging near Nigam Bodh Ghat have disrupted traffic on the Outer Ring Road stretch between Chandgi Ram Akhara and Hanuman Mandir.

Diversions have been placed at Wazirabad towards Signature Bridge, Chandgi Ram Akhara towards IP College Red Light, and IP College Red Light towards Shamnath Marg. The advisory also mentioned pressure on Bhagwan Mahaveer Marg, KN Kantju Marg, Kanjhawala Road via UER-II, Outer Ring Road, and other approach roads, particularly during evening peak hours.

Police have urged commuters to use alternate routes, prefer Metro, and follow the instructions of traffic personnel at diversions. Motorists have been asked to remain patient and cooperate with authorities for smoother traffic management.